Air Technician - M4 Corridor

Air Hygiene Technician

Location: Southern Region - ideally based around Swindon / M4 corridor
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Job Type: Full-time, permanent

About the Role

We are recruiting an Air Hygiene Technician to join a growing team delivering specialist ventilation hygiene, inspection and maintenance services across commercial premises.

This is a hands-on, field-based role involving work at customer sites across the southern region. You will help ensure ventilation systems are clean, safe and compliant with relevant industry standards.

Previous air hygiene experience is advantageous, but candidates with a background in HVAC, mechanical maintenance, construction, commercial cleaning or other practical technical roles are encouraged to apply. Full training and opportunities to develop specialist skills will be available.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out ventilation ductwork cleaning and hygiene services in commercial buildings.
• Inspect and test fire dampers, recording findings and identifying any remedial work required.
• Install access doors and panels to provide safe access for ventilation system inspections and maintenance.
• Clean and disinfect kitchen extract systems and associated ventilation equipment.
• Assist with the inspection, cleaning and maintenance of air handling units (AHUs).
• Carry out corrosion treatment and other ventilation maintenance tasks as required.
• Follow relevant industry guidance, including TR19 where applicable, alongside company procedures and health and safety requirements.
• Complete site reports, inspection records and other job-related paperwork accurately.
• Maintain professional working relationships with customers and site teams.
• Work safely at height and in restricted-access areas, following appropriate training and procedures.
• Travel between customer sites, with occasional out-of-hours work and overnight stays where required.

About You

We are looking for someone who is practical, reliable and keen to develop their technical skills.

You will ideally have:

• Experience in a hands-on role such as HVAC, ventilation, mechanical maintenance, construction, facilities maintenance or commercial cleaning.
• Previous air hygiene, ductwork cleaning or fire damper experience - desirable but not essential.
• A good understanding of health and safety and safe working practices.
• Good attention to detail and the ability to complete accurate site records.
• A professional approach to customer service and communication.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• A willingness to learn new procedures and undertake relevant training.
• A full UK driving licence.
• Flexibility to travel across the region and occasionally work outside normal hours.

Training and Development

Full role-specific training will be provided where required, with opportunities to gain specialist experience and develop a long-term career in ventilation hygiene and maintenance.

Additional Requirements

The successful candidate will need to complete the relevant pre-employment security checks for the sites they will attend. Depending on the assignment, this may include an enhanced DBS check or higher-level security vetting.